If your pet is ever in distress, it’s helpful to be familiar with their vital signs. Knowing how to periodically check and record normal vital signs is a smart idea; not only will it give you and your...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on August 10 2016Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Though nearly perfect in design, the hip joint is not without its weaknesses – especially in dogs predisposed to hip dysplasia and those with shallow sockets. Even the strongest ligaments and mu...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 14 2016Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

You might’ve panicked at least once that your dog (or cat) is choking. Especially if you have a chow hound who gobbles up their food so quickly that sometimes they get a piece lodged briefly in their ...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 05 2016Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

You know that you should let sleeping dogs lie, but should you let them lie in your bed?
Many pet owners look forward to climbing into bed with their canine companion or friendly feli...Read More |
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Just as I was sitting down to compose this blog, my phone buzzed, indicating that I received a text message. Little did I know that my next topic of discussion was texting its way into my writing. It was ...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 15 2014Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Well, fall is almost here, and you know what that means: every time you turn around, you’ll be confronted with another pumpkin-flavored item. Pumpkin latte, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, and even ...Read More |
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While working in the clinic last week, I had one of my favorite patients (and clients) come in to see me – let’s call them Perfect Kitty and Mrs. Observant.
Perfect Kitty was in for a routi...Read More |
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Does your cat have a drinking problem? She could, and you might not even know.
The other day I was excited because one of my favorite cats and favorite clients was coming in to see me (obviously ...Read More |
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